Architect Phil Smith turned 27 holes The Phoenician, Scottsdale into a spectacular singular 18-hole track punctuated by Scottsdale’s Southwestern beauty. Book the Phoenix area’s best desert Tee Times and Golf Packages today. GolfScottsdaleArizona.com Photo Brian Oar GolfTripX

Also in this episode, Mitch & I rave more about Grass Clippings night golf in Arizona — getting @krismcewen hyped for his first visit coming up on the longest day of the year.

Desert Beauty. golfscottsdalearizona.com Book the best Buddy Trips and Family Golf Vacations in Scottsdale and the Greater Phoenix area today. 📸 Brian Oar

[ sound on ] Had some fun building this ad for LasVegasTeeTimes.com using photos and vids from Brian Oar — if you’re thinking about Las Vegas Golf, we have a bit of experience (three decades) playing and traveling the West 👊 lasvegasteetimes.com

Do something unforgettable on your next golf trip to Phoenix-Scottsdale. Your Ultimate Hang Spots, courtesy Cole Cook at golfscottsdalearizona.com — get a free Stay & Play quote today.

I’m gonna stay in one of these this November on a GolfPackagePros trip to Scottsdale 👀

The Story of Grass Clippings: When we created Grass Clippings in 2018, our goal was to shine a light on greenskeepers and their selfless dedication to the game of golf. Fast forward almost six years, and our original goal has come to fruition in more ways than one. 🧵

The Golf Group Trip of Your Dreams 👀 👇 3 Epic Rentals that will blow your mind. golfscottsdalearizona.com

This is how you do your golf trip👇

Sights around Troon North GC this afternoon.

Love the movement through rugged terrain Eagle Mountain GC. Another stellar morning for golf in Scottsdale. golfscottsdalearizona.com [ photo GolfGetaways Darin ]

We tried the “Deep-Fried French Toast” this morning at Eagle Mountain in Scottsdale. What’s the most interesting or innovative food you’ve ever had at a golf-course restaurant?

No. 9 McDowellMountainGC looking tasty against the backdrop this morning. golfscottsdalearizona.com [ photo GolfGetaways Darin ]

View from the Cliffhouse patio on Victory Verrado Golf Club catches your attention with the quarry-setting 18th green. golfscottsdalearizona.com

It’s easy to forget how great some golf courses are when you don’t play them regularly. Every time I return to Ak-ChinSouthernDunes, I’m reminded — especially on an evening like we had while shooting for GolfScottsdaleArizona on Thursday. Here’s the par-3 No. 11 at sunset. Photo by me.

Btw, golf-course photography is hard work. After a week of being at courses before sunrise + ending the day shooting at sunset, I’m going to need a massage and a few days’ sleep 😂 If you follow the good course photographers on X and Insta (you know who they are), let ‘em know